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June 12, 2025June 12, 2025

Prempeh I International Airport Runway Extension to Be Completed in 2025 – Transport Minister

Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has assured that the government is committed to completing the runway extension at Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi by the end of 2025. Speaking at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting organized by the Ghana Civil Aviation

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Telcos to Face Quality Service Assessments from July – Sam George

The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has announced that a rigorous quality of service assessment will be conducted on all telecom operators in Ghana during the final quarter of 2025. This announcement was made by the sector Minister, Samuel

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Consumers Will Shoulder GHS1 Fuel Levy – Oforikrom MP Warns

Member of Parliament for Oforikrom and a member of the Energy Committee, Michael Akwasi Aidoo, has cautioned that the newly introduced GHS1 Energy Sector Levy on fuel will likely be passed on to consumers through increased transport fares. Aidoo expressed concern

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

GPRTU: Govt Betrayed Us with Fuel Levy Hike

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has expressed a strong sense of betrayal by the government’s decision to increase the Energy Sector Levy by GH₵1. This increase comes shortly after commercial drivers were instructed to reduce transport fares by 15%.

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

Support GHS1 Fuel Levy or Risk 50% Electricity Tariff Hike – Vanderpuye Warns

The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has called on Ghanaians to support the recently approved GHS1.00 fuel levy, cautioning that failure to do so could lead to a significant increase in electricity tariffs—up to

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

GPRTU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over New GHC1 Fuel Levy

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike on June 10, 2025, in protest against the newly introduced GHC1.00 levy on petroleum products, popularly known as the “Dumsor Levy.” Speaking

June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

President Mahama Announces Upcoming Ban on Styrofoam in Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to ban both the importation and local production of Styrofoam in Ghana, citing its severe environmental impact. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 National Tree Planting Exercise on Thursday, June 5, the President

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Fuel Prices Expected to Drop by Up to 9% in June

Fuel prices in Ghana are projected to decrease by between 5% and 9% in the first pricing window of June, offering much-needed relief to consumers amidst ongoing inflationary pressures. This forecast, issued by the Africa Sustainable Energy Centre (ASEC), largely attributes

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025

Ghana’s Mining Sector Achieves Record Revenue

Ghana's mining sector has generated a record GH₵17.7 billion in revenue for the government in 2024, representing a 51.2% increase from GH₵11.7 billion in 2023. According to the Ghana Chamber of Mines, this significant growth highlights the sector's growing role in

June 1, 2025June 1, 2025

Mahama Unveils Plan to Boost Cocoa Production

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to expand Ghana's cocoa sector by adding 200,000 hectares of cocoa farms to the country's production capacity. This move aims to revive the once-thriving industry and increase farmers' income. Revamping the Cocoa SectorDuring his national